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Digital Rights and Protections

Digital rights are the internationally recognised human rights—such as freedom of expression, privacy, access to information, and protection from discrimination—that apply in digital and online environments. Ensuring digital rights is central to safeguarding democratic values.

September 7, 2026

Lessons in Extremism Prevention for Countering Hybrid Threats: A Framework for Policy Response

Europe faces growing hybrid threats as hostile states increasingly exploit online networks to recruit young people for disruptive & violent activity.

Digital Rights and Protections, Tech Legislation and Regulation

May 29, 2026

Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery (NCII) Abuse

Digital Rights and Protections, Emerging Technologies, Misogyny, Tech Accountability and Safety

September 28, 2021

Open Source, Self Defence: Tackling the Challenge of Extremist Websites and Open Source Tech

Digital Rights and Protections, Emerging Technologies, Terrorism and Extremism

April 13, 2021

Digital Policy Lab ’20 – Companion Papers

Digital Rights and Protections, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse, Tech Legislation and Regulation, Terrorism and Extremism

April 13, 2021

Digital Policy Lab ’20 – Begleitpapiere

Digital Rights and Protections, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation, Resources, Tech Accountability and Safety, Tech Legislation and Regulation, Terrorism and Extremism

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